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B. Scott McLendon

B. Scott McLendon joined New Times staff in 2025. A national award-winning journalist, he previously covered education, crime, courts, and local government for daily newspapers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. He holds a bachelor’s in journalism from Troy University.

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Miami Indivisible Calls for SoFlo to Rally for Science

By B. Scott McLendonJune 4, 2025

The goal is to push lawmakers to restore funding to scientific organizations after cuts from the Trump administration.

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Miami Suburb Among Worst Places to Raise a Family in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonJune 3, 2025

WalletHub recently ranked the best and worst places to live in the United States and put a Miami suburb near the bottom.

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Inside the Curious World of Raccoon Island, Biscayne Bay’s Cutest Mystery

By B. Scott McLendonJune 2, 2025

A tourist trend attracting visitors to tour Raccoon Island and feed wildlife there has some hidden consequences, experts say.

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Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided

By B. Scott McLendonMay 30, 2025

Many residents at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) hearing in Hollywood spoke in favor of the 11.9 percent rate increase.

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Animal-Rights Advocates Aim to End Florida’s Multibillion-Dollar Cockfighting Industry

By B. Scott McLendonMay 23, 2025

Advocates hope the federal FIGHT Act will arm authorities with more ammunition in the battle to end cockfighting.

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Doral Mayor Seeks Solutions to ‘Harsh’ Trump Decision Ending Protections

By B. Scott McLendonMay 22, 2025

The Doral Mayor joins her Republican colleagues, calling for alternative solutions to ending protections for Venezuelans.

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Pompano Beach Sibling Pastors in Legal Fight Over ‘Slander’ and ‘Stolen’ Inheritance

By B. Scott McLendonMay 22, 2025

A Pompano Beach pastor has filed a slander lawsuit against her brother, also a pastor, in a $750,000 inheritance dispute.

Miami’s “This is Why I Live Here” Social Media Trend Goes Off The Rails

By B. Scott McLendonMay 21, 2025

Many social media users shared earnest examples of what they love about Miami, but the trend quickly took an ironic turn.

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Doral Mayor Responds to Removal of Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status

By B. Scott McLendonMay 20, 2025

Mayor Christi Fraga asks residents for calm amid fears that thousands of Venezuelan refugees are about to lose protections.

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What’s Up With Those Elizabeth Holmes Billboards in Miami?

By B. Scott McLendonMay 20, 2025

Miami-area billboards proclaim the innocence of an infamous entrepreneur convicted in the Theranos fraud scheme.

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10 Miami Road Construction Projects to Avoid This Week

By B. Scott McLendonMay 19, 2025

Officials are warning motorists to watch for construction county wide, including parts of SW 16th Street and SW 87th Avenue.

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Fort Lauderdale Activists Protest Black Bear Trophy Hunt

By B. Scott McLendonMay 16, 2025

People across Florida are protesting an upcoming black bear trophy hunt, where advocates fear hundreds of bears may be slain.

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Lawsuit: Ft. Lauderdale Man Alleges Roundup Caused His Cancer

By B. Scott McLendonMay 13, 2025

A longtime South Florida landscaper is suing Bayer and Monsanto, alleging that they undersell the hazards of Roundup.

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Miami Among Nation’s Most Costly Cities for Starter Homes

By B. Scott McLendonMay 12, 2025

The Miami area has some of the most expensive starter homes in the nation, according to data from Zillow.

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Sonar Team Takes on 50-Year-Old Fort Lauderdale Cold Case

By B. Scott McLendonMay 9, 2025

Nobody has seen Teresa Lyn Fittin since she went missing in Fort Lauderdale about 50 years ago.

Eight Things You Need to Know About Visiting Sawgrass Mills Mall

By B. Scott McLendonMay 9, 2025

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet mall in the nation, has some quirks you should know about.

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Meet Scott McLendon, New Times‘ Newest Staff Writer

By B. Scott McLendonMay 7, 2025

I’m bringing a boatload of curiosity to the Magic City.

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Lawsuit: New Jersey Man Scammed in Lauderhill Grocery Store Purchase

By B. Scott McLendonMay 6, 2025

The lawsuit calls for a jury to award him $200,000, according to court records.

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When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025

By B. Scott McLendonMay 5, 2025

The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.

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Five Miami Spots Among Best Bars in North America

By B. Scott McLendonMay 1, 2025

While only one Miami bar made the coveted list of North America’s 50 Best Bars, five rank in the top 100.

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Miami-Dade Police Academy Adds AI Training for Future Officers

By B. Scott McLendonMay 1, 2025

South Florida law enforcement hopefuls will enter summer training with new coursework added to the regimen.

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When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025

By B. Scott McLendonMay 1, 2025

The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Thursday night in parts of South Florida.

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